Lead Line Cook - Sous Chef in Training | Flexible Scheduling

White Lodging; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Paid Parental Leave

DailyPay option

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO with rollover

Discounts on hotel rooms and dining

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

White Lodging at JW Marriott Indianapolis is seeking a Sous Chef in training to learn and perform full duties in the absence of the Sous Chef. You will help lead daily preparation and production in the hotel dining outlet and contribute to a smooth kitchen operation.

You will mentor junior and senior cooks, adhere to food safety, and support maintaining food and labor costs while delivering great guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of all cooking and preparation equipment.
• Basic cooking skills including sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Sous Chef in training, learning and practicing full job duties in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Mentor and collaborate with Entry and Senior Line Cooks, apprentices, and stewards while managing daily preparation and production in the food outlet.
• Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards.
• Check freshness of foods and ingredients; ensure all recipes and portion-use records are followed.
• Be aware of guest feedback scores and work to positively influence rankings.
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect among coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking skills

Equipment knowledge

Fast-paced work

Mentorship

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Cooking equipment knowledge

Job description

White Lodging at JW Marriott Indianapolis is seeking a Sous Chef in training to learn and perform full duties in the absence of the Sous Chef. You will help lead daily preparation and production in the hotel dining outlet and contribute to a smooth kitchen operation.

You will mentor junior and senior cooks, adhere to food safety, and support maintaining food and labor costs while delivering great guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.